Breaking: Bell Fire reported in Stanislaus County on Aug. 5

Published Aug 5, 2026 #Bell fire

First discovered: 12:05 a.m. Aug. 5

Initial location: Stanislaus County, Calif.

Fire type: Wildfire

Fire name: Bell

A new wildfire was reported today at 12:05 a.m. at in Stanislaus County, California.

Bell Fire has been burning on private land. There is no update on the containment progress of the fire and its cause has yet to be determined.

Source: National Interagency Fire Center